BRITISH STANDARD BS 8202-2:

1992

Coatings for fire

protection of building
elements
Part 2: Code of practice for the use of
intumescent coating systems to metallic
substrates for providing fire resistance
BS 8202-2:1992

Committees responsible for this

British Standard

The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by Technical

Committee B/209, General building codes, to Subcommittee B/209/4, Coatings
and claddings for insulation of buildings, upon which the following bodies were
represented:

Association of Metropolitan Authorities

Association of Specialist Fire Protection Contractors and Manufacturers
British Steel Industry
Department of the Environment (Building Research Establishment)
Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland
Department of Transport (Marine Directorate)
Fibre Cement Manufacturers Association Limited
Institution of Structural Engineers
Loss Prevention Council
Warrington Fire Research Centre

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of Technical
Committee B/209, was
published under the authority
of the Standards Board and
comes into effect on Amendments issued since publication
15 September 1992
Amd. No. Date Comments
BSI 03-1999

The following BSI references

relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference B/209/4
Draft for comment 88/11992 DC

ISBN 0 580 21037 5

 BS 8202-2:1992

Contents

Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 References 1
3 Definitions 1
4 Validation 1
5 Choice of product 2
6 Materials, surface preparation and finishing coats 2
7 Structural fire resistance 3
8 Durability 4
9 Site control 4
10 Maintenance 6
Annex A (normative) Procedure for assessment of durability 8
Figure 1 Orientation of specimen in weatherometer 7
Table 1 Durability test programme 5
List of references 10

BSI 03-1999 i
BS 8202-2:1992

Foreword

This Part of BS 8202 has been prepared under the direction of Technical
Committee B/209. It gives guidance on the use of intumescent coating systems for
the fire protection of structural elements.
In 1983 the Fire Research Station and the Greater London Council prepared some
guidelines for fire testing and evaluation of performance of intumescent coating
systems. Subsequently the first draft of this standard was prepared by a group of
manufacturers, in conjunction with the Fire Research Station.
In an industry where public safety is the prime consideration, it is strongly
recommended that manufacturers, suppliers and application specialists of
intumescent coating systems have a quality assurance scheme conforming to
BS 5750.
As a code of practice, this British Standard takes the form of guidance and
recommendations. It should not be quoted as if it were a specification and
particular care should be taken to ensure that claims of compliance are not
misleading.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii,
pages 1 to 10, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on
the inside front cover.

ii BSI 03-1999

1 Scope
This Part of BS 8202 gives recommendations for the
use of intumescent materials as a coating to provide
fire resistance and fire protection to metallic
substrates. It includes:
a) guidance on compatibility with primer systems
and finishing coats;
b) guidance on appraisal of fire test data from
standard cellulosic fires (see BS 476-20);
c) methods of assessing durability and ageing;
d) methods of application and site quality control
procedures;
e) recommendations for maintenance in use.
NOTE Similar performance parameters may be used for the
selection of intumescent materials to provide fire resistance and
fire protection to non-metallic substrates (e.g. wood, concrete and
GRP), but they are outside the scope of this standard.
2 References
2.1 Normative references
This Part of BS 8202 incorporates, by reference,
provisions from specific editions of other
publications. These normative references are cited
at the appropriate points in the text and the
publications are listed on the inside back cover.
Subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of
these publications apply to this Part of BS 8202 only
when incorporated in it by updating or revision.
2.2 Informative references
This Part of BS 8202 refers to other publications
that provide information or guidance. Editions of
these publications current at the time of issue of this
standard are listed on the inside back cover, but
reference should be made to the latest editions.
3 Definitions
For the purposes of this Part of BS 8202 the
definitions given in BS 476-20:1987 and
BS 5950-1:1990 apply together with the following.
3.1
intumescent coating
coating which reacts under the influence of heat by
swelling in a controlled manner to many times its
original thickness and typically producing a layer of
carbonaceous char or foam which acts as an
insulating layer for the substrate
3.2
primer
interface coating(s) between the intumescent
coating (see 3.1) and the substrate
BSI 03-1999
BS 8202-2:1992
3.3
top sealer coat
material applied to the surface of the intumescent
coating as a protection against environmental
degradation
3.4
decorative coat
material used for decorative purposes only
3.5
intumescent coating system
system comprising a primer (see 3.2), an
intumescent coating (see 3.1), a top sealer coat
(see 3.3) and/or a decorative coat (see 3.4)
NOTE It is possible that a single coating may perform one or
more of the functions described in 3.1 to 3.5.
3.6
mechanical retention
use of mechanical system(s) to retain the coating
system in-situ
3.7
thermal response factor (Hp/A)
measure of heat sink by the ratio of section
perimeter (in m) to cross-sectional area (in m2)
ranging from 26 (large heat sink) to 400 (small heat
sink) with 180 being a typical average figure
4 Validation
4.1 Performance
For specification purposes an appropriate
independent validation should be provided to
support the stated parameters of durability and fire
resistance.
Independent validation should be based on fire test
data derived from fully loaded fire tests in
accordance with BS 476-21:1987, supplemented, if
required, by fire test data determined in accordance
with BS 476-20:1987.
4.2 Quality
The manufacture and supply of intumescent coating
materials should be supported by a quality system
in accordance with BS 5750-2:1987.
Application of the coating on site should be
conducted to an equivalent level of quality
assurance, adopting the criteria detailed in this
standard.
1
BS 8202-2:1992
Any changes in the intumescent coating system or
its method of application may affect its
performance. Ideally, performance tests previously
carried out should be repeated to ensure that the
level of performance is not affected. However, in
practice this is not always possible because of the
cost of some types of test, particularly fire resistance
tests in accordance with BS 476-21, and because of
the range of variables which may occur, e.g. raw
materials may be obtained from several sources or a
coating may be required to be used with a large
number of different primers. Thus changes in the
chemical or physical nature of the components of the
coating or their relative properties should be the
subject of a full re-test in accordance with the
appropriate performance standard whilst detail
changes in the coating system may be validated
without repeating the appropriate performance test,
using analytical laboratory tests and/or reduced
scale performance tests.
The report showing the justification for any
assessment of changes in the coating system should
be available for inspection where appropriate.
NOTE It is important that any reduced scale tests can be shown
to correlate with the tests in the appropriate performance
standard. In many cases the manufacturer or supplier of the
coating system would be the only source of this information.
5 Choice of product
Intumescent coatings are versatile materials which
will cover areas of regular and irregular size and
shape. However, each product should be chosen
carefully so as to meet the particular requirements
for a given end use. For example, in an external
exposure situation or in damp conditions some
products may be unsuitable or may require
additional weather protection.
6 Materials, surface preparation and
finishing coats
6.1 Composition
An intumescent coating should comprise active
ingredients which react together in a controlled
sequence to produce the phenomenon known as
intumescence.
NOTE Typically these include the following.
a) A catalyst which decomposes to liberate mineral acid,
usually phosphoric acid. The most commonly used catalysts
are ammonium polyphosphates.
b) A carbonific agent which combines with the acid released by
the catalyst to form a carbonaceous char. Typical carbonific
agents are the common carbohydrates such as starch.
c) A resin system or binder which is designed to soften at the
upper end of the reaction temperature range.
1) A list of HSE publications may be obtained from Health and Safety Executive, Information Centre, Baynards House, 1-13
Chepstow Place, Westbourne Grove, London W2 4TF.
2 BSI 03-1999
d) A spumific agent which decomposes at the same time as the
melting of the binder, and liberates large volumes of
non-flammable gases such as carbon dioxide, ammonia and
water vapour. These gases cause the binder to foam and
expand to provide an insulating char many times the original
coating thickness.
6.2 Surface preparation
6.2.1 General
Fire test evidence should be obtained before
overcoating any combination of surface coatings
with an intumescent fire protection system. Where
such evidence does not exist the substrate should be
prepared as described in 6.2.2 and 6.2.3 or, if the
coating is applied to a mechanically retained wire
mesh, as described in 6.2.4.
6.2.2 Preparation of steel substrates
Unless specified otherwise in a relevant fire test
report, steel substrates should be prepared by
removing scale and loose rust, using abrasive
blasting to give at least second quality as defined in
BS 7079-A1:1989. Alternative methods of surface
preparation can be used provided it can be
demonstrated that fire resistance and durability are
not adversely affected. The surface should be free of
dust.
NOTE 1 Swedish standard SS 05 59 00 [1] is considered to give
an acceptable standard of surface preparation.
Oil, grease and similar contaminants should be
removed by solvent cleansing.
NOTE 2 Guidance on the safe use of various solvents is given in
HSE literature1).
All traces of moisture, either from direct water
attack or condensation, should be removed unless
otherwise agreed. Reference should be made to the
manufacturers instructions.
6.2.3 Priming
The main function of a primer is to provide corrosion
protection for the steel. It may also provide a bond
for the intumescent coating. Care should be taken to
ensure that the primer is compatible with the
intumescent coating and that it will not adversely
affect fire resistance. Different formulations of
primer within the same generic group may produce
different reactions with intumescent coatings.
Primers should, therefore, be identified by both the
generic description and the product name.
Acceptance should normally be based on fire test
data in accordance with BS 476-20:1987.
Where primers for which fire test data are not
available are proposed, advice should be sought
from the manufacturer or supplier of the
intumescent coating on the chemical compatibility
and suitability for fire resistance applications.

Where a chemically incompatible primer has been
identified, a barrier coating can be used to inhibit
chemical reaction, provided that its use is supported
by fire test data (see clause 4).
Where an unknown primer has already been
applied, the primer type and thickness should be
determined and checked prior to application of the
coating. A check can be made on chemical
compatibility at ambient temperatures by coating a
small area with the intended intumescent coating
and investigating any reaction. However, such
checks will not necessarily indicate compatibility in
a fire situation. Ad hoc tests using a blow flame are
not a reliable guide as the substrate may form such
a large heat sink that any intumescence may be
inhibited. Therefore on site testing should be
supplemented by exploratory fire tests, using the
heating regime in BS 476-20:1987 and a sample of
materials and/or substrate taken from the site.
Some intumescent coatings do not need to be primed
for corrosion protection of the steel in a particular
exposure situation (see Table 1). In case of doubt,
reference should be made to the manufacturers.
6.2.4 Mechanical retention
Where an intumescent coating is applied to a wire
mesh and the mesh is mechanically retained by a
supporting structure the recommendations in 6.2.2
and 6.2.3 may not apply. The primer should be
compatible with the intumescent coating but need
not bond to the surface of the structure under fire
test conditions, provided that the coating and mesh
have been shown to be capable of achieving the
required period of fire resistance independently of
any bond to the substrate.
6.3 Finishing coats
6.3.1 Decorative and protective surface finishes
Where decorative or protective surface finishes are
required, either initially or subsequently (owing to
change of occupancy or use of buildings), it is
essential to ensure that the applied finish is
compatible with the intumescent coating and does
not impair its performance.
Some factors which may affect the performance are:
a) chemical incompatibility;
b) physical constraint of intumescence;
c) excessive weight of coating;
d) elasticity.
A surfacing material should satisfy the
requirements of any approving authority.
NOTE Such requirements may include the following:
1) non-combustibility when tested as described in BS 476-4;
2) fire propagation when tested as described in BS 476-6;
3) surface spread of flame, when tested as described in
BS 476-7;
BSI 03-1999
BS 8202-2:1992
4) heat emission when tested as described in BS 476-11.
6.3.2 Top sealer coat
The thickness, coating rate and the overcoating
interval of the top sealer coat should be in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
The top sealer coat can be pigmented and form the
final finish. In this case it is not generally necessary
to ascertain how the pigment will affect the fire
resistance. Alternatively, the top sealer coat can
have a decorative coat applied to it (see 6.3.3).
6.3.3 Decorative coat
The decorative coat can be applied directly to the top
sealer coat or directly to the intumescent coating. It
should be chemically compatible with the coating to
which it is to be applied and should not inhibit fire
performance. Care should be taken with repeated
application of decorative coats. If there is any doubt,
fire tests in accordance with BS 476-20:1987 should
be carried out.
7 Structural fire resistance
7.1 Structural steel compression and flexural
members
The fire resistance of structural steel beams and
columns should be determined by the method given
in BS 476-20:1987. The fire resistance time
achieved in a test in accordance with this standard
is dependent on a number of factors, including the
nature of the coating, the thickness of the coating,
the size and shape of the steel section and whether
it is used as a beam or column.
Because of the wide range of steel section sizes and
shapes available it is impracticable to test every
combination of steel section and coating thickness.
The thickness of protection required for structural
steel is therefore usually based on assessments
designed to ensure that the appropriate
performance, when tested in accordance with the
heating conditions of BS 476-21:1987, will be
achieved.
Details of an established method of assessment can
be found in Fire protection for structural steel in
buildings [2].
The ability of the coating to remain in place around
the steel section is particularly dependent on the
size and shape of steel section. It is therefore
essential to ensure that any coating is only used in
conjunction with a section shape with which it has
been evaluated.
NOTE Guidance is given in Fire protection for structural steel in
buildings [2].
3
BS 8202-2:1992
Unless substantiated by fire tests in accordance
with BS 476-20:1987, intumescent coatings should
not be enclosed by structural elements, fixings or
decorative finishes so that the coating is not able to
fulfil the required function and should remain free
to expand under fire conditions. Where a structural
element adjacent to the protected steel section has a
similar fire resistance, the space for expansion may
be reduced, because the intumescent coating will act
as a seal.
7.2 Evaluation of structural steel tension
members
As there are no appropriate tests for evaluating the
performance of protected tension members, their
performance should be evaluated by means of
assessment.
7.3 Evaluation of other flexural and
compression members (aluminium, cast
iron, etc.)
Where intumescent coatings are used on other
structural members the performance should be
evaluated by means of separate tests or
assessments based on other test data from
BS 476-20:1987.
7.4 Retention of intumescent coatings and
systems
The ability of the intumescent char to remain in
place under fire resistance test conditions should be
considered. This is mainly influenced by the
following:
a) the presence of a primer or other surface finish;
b) the adhesive and cohesive properties of the
foamed char layer (commonly referred to as
stickability);
c) the shape and dimensions of the member;
d) environmental conditions and site conditions.
The means of ensuring adequate retention of the
insulant to the substrate will depend on the
intumescent coating system.
Where mechanical retention techniques are used,
details should be recorded in the appropriate fire
test report.
7.5 Exposure to heating conditions other than
those specified in BS 476-20:1987
Assessment under exposure to heating conditions
other than those specified in BS 476-20:1987 should
be considered where required to satisfy specific
needs.
4 BSI 03-1999
8 Durability
8.1 General
Intumescent coating systems should be assessed for
durability as described in Annex A and Table 1.
For satisfactory durability, the weathered specimen
in each case should have a fire resistance time
within 25 % of the fire resistance time of the control
specimen and should not reach an average steel
temperature greater than the critical temperature
at which the material was assessed for I section
columns until after 54 min.
If manufacturers can provide independent
assessment of durability and fire testing based on
case history, some or all of the test programme given
in Table 1 may not be necessary. Where
intumescent coating systems are to be used in
specific environmental conditions other tests may
be necessary or some of the limits given in Table 1
may need to be modified.
8.2 Special environments
Where intumescent coating systems are required in
areas with specific environmental conditions, other
tests in addition to those given in Table 1 should be
carried out. Some of the more common examples are
as follows.
a) mechanical abrasion and impact;
b) frequent high pressure washing and scrubbing,
e.g in abattoirs and chemical plant;
c) solvent spillage or splashing, e.g in paint
factories and petrochemical plant;
d) radioactive contamination, e.g. in nuclear
power stations and radio-chemistry laboratories;
e) hot fats and oils, e.g. in kitchens and food
processing plants;
f) corrosive chemicals (acids, alkalis, reducing
and oxidizing agents), e.g. in chemical plants,
food processing plants and swimming pools;
g) hot humid environments, e.g. in greenhouses;
h) gaseous attack, compression and
decompression;
i) biological attack, e.g. in food processing plants
and breweries.
9 Site control
9.1 General
Correct application of intumescent coatings is
essential, since coatings thinner than the
manufacturers recommended thickness may give
inadequate fire resistance. The thickness should not
exceed the maximum coating range for which the
product has been validated.
 Table 1 Durability test programme
BSI 03-1999

Exposure situation External Partially external Internal with Internal

construction phase
Description Fully exposed to weather, Fully exposed to weather Partially exposed to Not exposed to weather but
including ultraviolet during construction and weather during subject to temperature and
light, temperature cycles, subsequently partially construction only humidity variation over a range
wind-driven rain, salt exposed which could lead to
spray condensation, e.g. cold bridging
Typical location All external surfaces Underside of external Building being Building completely
canopy steelwork set renovated weatherproof at all times during
back from an open facade and after application of
in lift shafts or adjacent intumescent coating
to an external opening
Heat exposure test
6 months exposure at 50 C 2 C in
a controlled environment
Washing test
20 cycles, each cycle consisting of
thoroughly wetting the sample with
a 2.5 % (m/m) solution of powdered
soap and water and leaving to air
dry without rinsing
Freeze-thaw test
Cycle consisting of 24 h at 20 C 10 cycles 10 cycles 5 cycles 5 cycles
followed by 24 h at + 20 C
Sulfur dioxide test
BS 3900-F8:1976 using 0.2 l of SO2 20 cycles 10 cycles 5 cycles 5 cycles
per 300 l chamber
Humidity test
in accordance with 1 000 h 1 000 h 250 h 250 h
BS 3900-F2:1973
Weatherometer test
in accordance with BS 3900-F3:1971 2 000 h 1 000 h

BS 8202-2:1992
using beam (see Figure 1)
Salt spray test
in accordance with BS 3900-F4:1968 2 000 h 1 000 h
Natural exposure test
a) in an industrial environment 2 years minimum 1 year minimum 0.5 year minimum
b) in a marine environment
5
BS 8202-2:1992
9.2 Before application
9.2.1 To achieve the required standard of control in
the application of intumescent coatings necessitates
a high degree of expertise and care and the work
should therefore be carried out only by adequately
trained personnel.
NOTE A check should be made to ensure that the person
applying the coating is acceptable to the manufacturer or
supplier, has received training or instruction considered
satisfactory by that manufacturer or supplier and is conversant
with application instructions for all the products forming part of
the intumescent coating system. These instructions should cover
application procedure, material loading, dry and wet film
thicknesses and methods for checking quality of application.
9.2.2 Before site work begins, a specification for the
agreed intumescent coating system containing the
following information should be provided:
a) exposure situation for which the coating is
intended (see Table 1);
b) sizes and area of steelwork to be protected,
including approximate lengths, mass per unit
length in kilograms per metre and number of
individual members;
c) for each member, dry film thickness of material
to be applied and which sides of the member are
to be coated;
d) details of primer, including information on
compatibility, and appropriate preparation
method (see 6.2);
e) details of top sealer coat and/or decorative coat,
including information on compatibility (see 6.3).
NOTE Attention is drawn to the fact that site control of
intumescent coating systems may be the subject of Health and
Safety Executive requirements and special site orders, e.g. in
connection with flammable liquids and toxic solvents.
9.2.3 Where surface finish is important, a trial
panel or section representative of the surfaces to be
coated should be prepared before work begins and
stored carefully on site for use in quality control.
9.3 During application
9.3.1 On delivery of the specified intumescent
material to site, the shelf life and date of expiry
should be checked prior to application. The material
should be stored in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions.
9.3.2 The substrate should be cleaned and prepared
in accordance with 6.2.
9.3.3 Environmental conditions should be
monitored to ensure that the coating is applied only
under conditions in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions (see 6.2.3).
9.3.4 The coating should be applied as described in
the manufacturers instructions, e.g. using a spray,
brush or trowel.
6 BSI 03-1999
9.3.5 The average applied thickness of each coat
should be checked as described in the
manufacturers instructions, e.g. using wet film
thickness combs.
9.3.6 The average dry film thickness should be
measured using suitable calibrated gauges,
e.g. magnetic induction gauges. Thickness
measurements should be taken on all exposed areas
of the section at 500 mm maximum intervals and a
minimum of three measurements should be taken at
any face.
9.4 After application
A final check should be made before it is confirmed
that the coating system has been applied
satisfactorily.
The standard deviation of the dry film thickness
from the mean should not be more than 0.15 or the
standard deviation noted in the fire test report. The
maximum total dry film thickness should not exceed
the maximum thickness for which the product has
been approved.
If these criteria are not met, the thickness
distribution should be examined in more detail to
determine whether remedial action is necessary.
10 Maintenance
Recommendations should be given for decorative
coatings and surface maintenance in maintenance
schedules for the structure to ensure that the basic
intumescent coating is not degraded. Where the
intumescent coating is used in external or
construction phase exposure situations
(see clause 8), or where the protection is achieved by
the application of a top sealer coat, then it is
essential to ensure that the top coat is adequately
maintained so as to remain imperforate.
Regular inspection is essential and impact, scuffing,
abrasions, etc. should be repaired as appropriate.
Where intumescent coatings are used as a
decorative feature of the building, overcoating may
be necessary at periodic intervals and cleaning or
washing down may be necessary in areas where
rubbing, scuffing or dirt deposits occur (see 6.3).
Reference should be made in maintenance
schedules to the fact that the coating applied to the
steel or other substrates is there specifically for
structural fire protection purposes, needs to be
maintained in a particular way and should never be
removed unless it is to be replaced by comparable
material.
 BS 8202-2:1992

Figure 1 Orientation of specimen in weatherometer

BSI 03-1999 7
BS 8202-2:1992

Annex A (normative)
Procedure for assessment of
durability
A.1 Select the exposure situation listed in Table 1
corresponding to the environment for which the
coating system has been designed to determine the
appropriate test programme.
A.2 Prepare one specimen for each test in the
programme plus one specimen for use as a control.
The specimens should consist of steel I sections of
minimum
size 152 mm 152 mm 37 kg/m 500 mm and
minimum Hp/A = 165. Apply the intumescent
coating system to the steel substrate to give a
thickness for each coat of the system within 10 % of
the dry film thickness found to give a 1 h fire
resistance on that section size in previous fire tests
to BS 476-20:1987. All specimens in a given
programme should be of the same size.
A.3 Subject each specimen to the appropriate test
given in Table 1.
A.4 Subject all durability specimens plus the control
specimen to a heating regime as described in
BS 476-20:1987 for a minimum 1 h period.

8 BSI 03-1999
blank 9
BS 8202-2:1992

List of references (see clause 2)

Normative references

BSI standards publications

BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, LONDON

BS 476, Fire tests on building materials and structures.

BS 476-20:1987, Method for determination of the fire resistance of elements of construction (general
principles).
BS 476-21:1987, Methods for determination of the fire resistance of loadbearing elements of construction.
BS 3900, Methods of test for paints.
BS 3900-F2:1973, Determination of resistance to humidity (cyclic condensation).
BS 3900-F3:1971, Resistance to artificial weathering (enclosed carbon arc).
BS 3900-F4:1968, Resistance to continuous salt spray.
BS 3900-F8:1976, Determination of resistance to humid atmospheres containing sulphur dioxide.
BS 5750, Quality systems.
BS 5750-2:1987, Specification for production and installation.
BS 5950, Structural use of steelwork in building.
BS 5950-1:1990, Code of practice for design in simple and continuous construction: hot rolled sections.
BS 7079, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products.
BS 7079:Group A, Visual assessment of surface cleanliness.
BS 7079-A1:1989, Specification for rust grades and preparation grades of uncoated steel substrates and of
steel substrates after overall removal of previous coatings.

Informative references

BSI standards publications

BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, LONDON

BS 476, Fire tests on building materials and structures.

BS 476-4:1970, Non-combustibility test for materials.
BS 476-6:1989, Method of test for fire propagation for products.
BS 476-7:1987, Method for classification of the surface spread flame of products.
BS 476-11:1982, Method for assessing the heat emission from building materials.
BS 5750, Quality systems.
BS 5750-0, Principal concepts and applications.
BS 5750-0.1:1987, Guide to selection and use.
BS 5750-0.2:1987, Guide to quality management and quality system elements.
BS 5750-1:1987, Specification for design/development, production, installation and servicing.
BS 5750-3:1987, Specification for final inspection and test.
BS 5750-4:1990, Guide to the use of BS 5750-1 Specification for design/development, production,
installation and servicing, Part 2 Specification for production and installation and Part 3 Specification
for final inspection and test.
BS 5750-8:1991, Guide to quality management and quality systems elements for services.
BS 5750-13:1991, Guide to the application of BS 5750-1 to the development, supply and maintenance of
software.

10 BSI 03-1999
 BS 8202-2:1992

Other references

[1] SS 05 59 00, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products Visual
assessment of surface cleanliness.
SS 05 59 00-1:1989, Rust grades and preparation grades of uncoated steel substrates and of steel substrates
after overall removal of previous coatings.
Available from the Swedish Standards Institution (SIS), Box 3295, S-103 66, Stockholm.
[2] Fire protection for structural steel in buildings. Obtainable from Association of Specialist Fire Protection
Contractors and Manufacturers, PO Box 111, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 1YW.

BSI 03-1999
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BSI British Standards Institution
|
|
|
|
|
|
| BSI is the independent national body responsible for preparing British Standards. It
|
| presents the UK view on standards in Europe and at the international level. It is
| incorporated by Royal Charter.
|
|
| Revisions
|
|
| British Standards are updated by amendment or revision. Users of British Standards
|
| should make sure that they possess the latest amendments or editions.
|
|
| It is the constant aim of BSI to improve the quality of our products and services. We
|
| would be grateful if anyone finding an inaccuracy or ambiguity while using this
| British Standard would inform the Secretary of the technical committee responsible,
|
| the identity of which can be found on the inside front cover. Tel: 020 8996 9000.
|
| Fax: 020 8996 7400.
|
|
| BSI offers members an individual updating service called PLUS which ensures that
|
| subscribers automatically receive the latest editions of standards.
|
|
| Buying standards
|
| Orders for all BSI, international and foreign standards publications should be
|
| addressed to Customer Services. Tel: 020 8996 9001. Fax: 020 8996 7001.
|
|
| In response to orders for international standards, it is BSI policy to supply the BSI
|
| implementation of those that have been published as British Standards, unless
|
| otherwise requested.
|
|
| Information on standards
|
| BSI provides a wide range of information on national, European and international
|
| standards through its Library and its Technical Help to Exporters Service. Various
|
| BSI electronic information services are also available which give details on all its
|
| products and services. Contact the Information Centre. Tel: 020 8996 7111.
|
| Fax: 020 8996 7048.
|
|
| Subscribing members of BSI are kept up to date with standards developments and
| receive substantial discounts on the purchase price of standards. For details of
|
| these and other benefits contact Membership Administration. Tel: 020 8996 7002.
|
| Fax: 020 8996 7001.
|
|
| Copyright
|
|
| Copyright subsists in all BSI publications. BSI also holds the copyright, in the UK, of
|
| the publications of the international standardization bodies. Except as permitted
| under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 no extract may be reproduced,
|
| stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic,
|
| photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written permission from BSI.
|
|
| This does not preclude the free use, in the course of implementing the standard, of
|
| necessary details such as symbols, and size, type or grade designations. If these
|
| details are to be used for any other purpose than implementation then the prior
| written permission of BSI must be obtained.
|
|
| If permission is granted, the terms may include royalty payments or a licensing
|
| agreement. Details and advice can be obtained from the Copyright Manager.
|
| Tel: 020 8996 7070.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BSI |
|
389 Chiswick High Road |
|
London |
|
W4 4AL |
|
|
|
|
|
|